MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
distance learning are enabling
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
Massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
now that distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
desire
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
demand for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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